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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Tucson

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Tucson? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Vivace Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (9105)

$31 to $50

Italian

Foothills

About the restaurant

Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list. Choose from a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta and main plates such as crab filled breaded chicken breast or grilled fresh salmon and rock shrimp. Relaxed inside and patio dining.

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Josh

Dined 7 days ago

We had an amazing experience, the staff was phenomenal and our food was 5 stars hands down. We will be back for another time.

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4.7

4.7 (1807)

$31 to $50

Italian

Foothills

About the restaurant

Welcome to Piazza Gavi, serving a broad range of old-fashioned Award-winning hand-made Italian food in a cheerful atmosphere.

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Eric

Dined 4 days ago

Our favorite place the food is wonderful service is outstanding and they always accommodate us so well.

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Lobster Ravioli

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Chicken Milanese

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Chicken Fromaggio

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4.8

4.8 (333)

$31 to $50

Italian

East Tucson

About the restaurant

Zio Peppe is where tradition meets innovation, serious collides with playful, and gourmet converges with casual. Zio Peppe means “Uncle Joe’ in Italian, and just like a beloved “funcle” – a fun uncle, Zio Peppe will make sure all are welcome, and everybody is having a good time.

Zio Peppe is a collaboration between Chef Devon Sanner and Chef Mat Cable. Our menu is anchored in Italian-American classics of pizza and pasta, but draws heavy influence from the foods and flavor profiles of Tucson and the Sonoran region.

Sanner joins forces with Cable after having cooked under Tucson culinary legend Janos Wilder for the past 15 years, serving as chef at Janos, JBAR, Downtown + Cocktails, and The Carriage House.

Zio Peppe, which means “Uncle Joe” in Italian, is in part a tribute to Cable’s uncle, Joe Sottosanti, who opened Tucson’s first Sicilian pizza place, Tesseo’s Pizzeria, nearly 50 years ago.

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Barbara

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Zio Peppe is nothing like prior restaurants that have occupied this building. Don't let the modest exterior or location fool you. You will be pleasantly surprised when you enter this restaurant and see the tables nicely set with black tablecloths and an an overall elegant feeling. The serivce we had was excellent and the overall atmosphere quite wonderful and relaxing. Produce and meats are locally sourced where possible with other goods imported from Italy and Spain for authenticity. Zio Peppe also uses local heirloom grains for their bread and pizza. We ordered starters, entrees, and cocktails and all were delicious. Save room for dessert, as the dessert menu looks appealing, even though everyone was too to order anything more. They also have some Digestives on their dessert menu, which I will try next time. The restaurant has a smaller capacity, so reservations are suggested. I would rank Zio Peppe as more of a higher-end restaurant, so the prices are commensurate. If you want to dine somewhere special and are on the east side, you might want to consider Zio Peppe. I definitley recommend this restaurant and will dine here again.

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Mushroom Risotto

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Fettuccine Alfredorado

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Ravioli Sonorense

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4.8

4.8 (1462)

$30 and under

Italian

East Tucson

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT: Due to the nature of the experience here Children under 12 are not permitted to dine in the dining room, we invite you to enjoy a childfree experience here with us. DO NOT REQUEST SEATING CHANGES IN RESERVATION NOTES. ONLY BOOK INDOOR OR OUTDOOR AND KNOW YOU WILL BE SEATED THERE ONLY. We are a tiny restaurant with limited seating. Great food, beverage, and conversation can be enjoyed indoors here with us.
We offer sincere service, alongside a taste for purity and creativity throughout our menu. This has earned our intimate spot support from locals as well as travelers. Our menu and our team cater to the many dietary needs and preferences of our guests. Featuring a small yet solid wine list, we are proud to pour an all Arizona beer list.

Our kitchen prepares everything from comfort food and foodie delights to truly healthy plates. We are looking forward to your visit, it is our pleasure to welcome you through the door and see your smiles.

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Susan

Dined today

We had a wonderful dinner here - the food is so fresh and delicious!

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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.7

4.7 (1369)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Tucson

About the restaurant

REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.

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Zach

Dined 7 days ago

Me and my family went to this place, we ate on the rooftop outside, great view of the city, food was great! If going to eat outside recommend coming later to beat the heat.

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Brussels Sprouts

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Bottega Michelangelo

4.7

4.7 (3712)

$30 and under

Italian

Oro Valley

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bottega Michelangelo, a casual Southern Italian neighborhood kitchen located in the suburban town of Oro Valley. Our menu highlights the cuisine of Southern Italy with a distinct "Italy to Table" flair. The restaurant features contemporary elements and popular Michelangelo artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen. Guest will also find a California and Italy inspired wine list, along with specialty hand crafted cocktails. We apologize for the inconvenience, however the bar tables cannot be reserved. Thank You!

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Anthony

Dined 3 days ago

We had a terrific lunch, a very courteous server and some very delicious food options. The Grinder Panini sandwich was great-look forward to my next visit to Bottega Michelangelo.

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4.5

4.5 (471)

$30 and under

Italian

East Tucson

About the restaurant

Zona 78 is defined by a dedication to create delicious, Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. From hand-tossed pizzas to carefully crafted cheese, there is passion and innovation behind every morsel.

Zona 78 is Tucson family owned and operated.

*Patio seating is first come, first serve.*

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MarshaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had the best experience at Zona78. Everything was great! Our server was Miles and he took great care of us. Our food was prepared perfectly. It was great to see Paul as well. Zona 78 is one of our favorite places.

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Tavolino Ristorante

4.4

4.4 (3213)

$31 to $50

Italian

Foothills

About the restaurant

An inviting restaurant that feels like an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Tavolino specializes in simple, elegant food including fresh salads, homemade pastas, pizzas, succulent roast and grilled meats, rotisserie chicken and game, and luscious desserts. Tavolino brings Italy to life in Tucson.

Note: due to limited seating and capacity, we will not be accepting ANY table requests for online reservations. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

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DonalVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything regarding the dining experience was very good. The food was great and great service by Ryan

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Tagliatelle al Ragu

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North Italia – Tucson

4.4

4.4 (5488)

$30 and under

Italian

Foothills

About the restaurant

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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Gabriel

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and great service! Our “go to” restaurant in Tucson.

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JW Marriott Starr Pass - Passaggio

4.2

4.2 (1025)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Tucson

About the restaurant

Sharing the natural beauty and warmth of the serene landscape while delivering the flavors of a modern trattoria by using the hidden bounty of the Sonoran Desert. We offer a destination for those that seek, those that travel, and those that enjoy with an unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine, and thoughtful service. Our Italian inspired cuisine allows our curators to deliver the best of the season with passion filled dishes and cocktails. Our menu celebrates the synergetic relationships of our community by partnering with proud artisans.

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Debbie

Dined today

Miguel provided amazing courteous service. Made our Anniversary dinner lovely.

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Halibut & Risotto

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